Head of Lacrosse Development

Job Title: Head of Lacrosse Development

Line Manager: Director of Sport

Key Relationships: NGBs, External Schools including Prep, Primary & Secondary, other Departments

across the school, Parents & Universities

Endorsed by England Lacrosse

Person Specification

Qualifications 

Degree or equivalent, PGCE/QTS preferred

Experience    

Coaching Lacrosse at school level up to U19. Coaching at club, regional or national level is desirable. P.E. teaching across the School’s age range and ability to successfully teach a range of sports. NGB qualifications in sports, particularly Lacrosse, are desirable if you do not hold a PGCE qualification or QTS.

Knowledge 

Contemporary methods in sports coaching, particularly lacrosse, and able to derive the very best performance from teams. Developing a Lacrosse curriculum suited to all levels of ability. Safeguarding and child protection procedures, particularly as applied to a sports coaching environment.

Personal Competencies / Qualities

An excellent professional role model. Willingness to work with partner schools, both primary and secondary, and strong belief in the value

of such community work. Patience, resilience, commitment, tolerance and a good sense of humour. Ability to manage multiple competing demands on time whilst remaining calm and exuding positivity. A natural respect of the individuality and dignity of those in our care. An ability and energy to engage with and enthuse children and young adults. Show commitment to equality of opportunity at all times and have due respect for the diverse make up of colleagues and those in our care.

Job Outline

You will have responsibility for working alongside a team of coaches to assist with player development

throughout the school (Years 3 – 13) and assist with the effective administration of the overall Lacrosse

programme.

Coaching, Development and Performance

• Meet the requirements of the general teaching job description.

• To ensure that Moreton Hall School Sport is successful.

• Enhance Moreton Hall School’s reputation as a leading independent school through its success in fixtures and competitions, and the attitudes and behaviour of its pupils. Instil the values, disciplines and behaviours that are expected of a Moreton Hall sportsperson.

• Assist with and Lead in certain age groups with the Lacrosse team all aspects of Sport specific coaching, development and performance.

• To have input into the coaching framework from Years 3 – 13. Ensure the coaching framework enables students of all abilities to develop their skills & match awareness.

• To assist in developing and nurturing our gifted and talented performers with the mental and physical attributes to represent county, divisional and national squads. Promote and support suitable pupils through the County, Regional and National selection process.

• To develop and increase enjoyment and participation in Sport throughout the school; offering opportunity for School representation where possible (A-C teams).

• Develop close working links within the community with feeder Prep schools, secondary schools, local clubs, county set up sand Academies etc.

• Identify, through consultation with feeder prep school, county and academy coaches potential sports scholars for entry to the school at key points.

• Deliver off season and pre-season programmes to include skill development sessions (Years 3 – 13) & pre-season training for all squads (U10 through to 1st team level).

Closing date for applications: 4pm Thursday  23rd April

For further details please visit the School website.